Large Format Printer Series Basic Guide Preface Safety Precautions...................................................... 2 Manuals for this printer................................................... 6 Handling Paper Handling rolls................................................................ 12 Handling sheets............................................................ 20 Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks....................................................................... 24 Printheads.........
Safety Precautions iPF770 Series Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Precautions Preface Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
iPF770 Series Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage Caution the cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock. • Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. • Never use any power source other than 100–120 / 220–240 V AC. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. The printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions.
Legal Notices iPF770 Series Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a Warning fire or electrical shock. • Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer. • Never touch the cutting edge of Cutter Unit (a). This could cause personal injury.
iPF770 Series Legal Notices • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
Manuals for this printer iPF770 Series Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer .................................................................................................................................... 6 To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide ..................................................................................... 6 About This User Manual .............................................................................................................................
iPF770 Series Right-click the printer, and then click Properties (or Printer Properties). 4 Click Preferences (or Printing Preferences) to display the Printing Preferences dialog box with the printer name added to the title. 5 Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button.
To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide 6 iPF770 Series To display User's Guide, click User's Guide. Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. Preface Manuals for this printer • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. 1 Install the software. (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS).") ➔ P.70 2 Click System Preferences icon in the Dock.
iPF770 Series Click Utility. 6 Click Open Printer Utility. 7 Click Support.
About This User Manual iPF770 Series Click the User Manual button. 9 To display User's Guide, click User's Guide. Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. Preface 8 Manuals for this printer About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this user manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Warning Indicates warning items for which operating error poses a risk of death or serious injury.
iPF770 Series Keyboard keys About This User Manual Example: Press the Tab key. • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.48 Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF770 Series Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls .................................................................................................................. 12 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 14 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................................................................................
iPF770 Series 1 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. a b Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. Handling Paper 2 • Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.
Loading Rolls in the Printer With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
iPF770 Series 2 Loading Rolls in the Printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Roll Paper", and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Note Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b).
Loading Rolls in the Printer 5 iPF770 Series Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. c b b c a Handling Paper Handling rolls • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the Caution printer and Roll Holder. • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot.
iPF770 Series Removing the Roll from the Printer • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the Important printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. • Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 1 iPF770 Series On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Handling Paper Note 2 3 Handling rolls 4 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected.
iPF770 Series 7 Removing the Roll from the Printer Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. a Handling Paper • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from 8 Rolls." ➔ User's Guide Handling rolls Note Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." ➔ P.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF770 Series Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ......................................................................................................................... 20 Removing Sheets ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.
iPF770 Series 2 Loading Sheets in the Printer Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. a Handling Paper Handling sheets 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone.
Removing Sheets 4 iPF770 Series Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. a Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen.
iPF770 Series 4 Removing Sheets Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. 6 Pull the Release Lever forward.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF770 Series Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Consumables and Maintenance Compatible ink tanks For information on the compatible ink tanks for this printer, see "Ink Tanks." ➔ User's Guide Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.
iPF770 Series Replacing Ink Tanks • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being Note advanced. Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button.
Replacing Ink Tanks 3 iPF770 Series Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Consumables and Maintenance • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed. Important It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.
iPF770 Series 2 Replacing Ink Tanks Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Important Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. Ink Tanks 3 printing quality. Consumables and Maintenance • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect.
Replacing Ink Tanks 5 iPF770 Series Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Consumables and Maintenance • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover.
iPF770 Series Replacing the Printhead Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead.
Replacing the Printhead iPF770 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Consumables and Maintenance 3 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover.
iPF770 Series Replacing the Printhead • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. b a Consumables and Maintenance Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button.
Replacing the Printhead iPF770 Series • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. Furthermore, do not allow any dirt or debris to become Important adhered to the metal contacts of the Carriage. These may damage the printer. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note Consumables and Maintenance 6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. a a • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a).
iPF770 Series Replacing the Printhead With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 9 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Consumables and Maintenance 8 Printheads 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Replacing the Printhead iPF770 Series • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed Note if you have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ User's Guide In this case, follow the instructions on the Display Screen for Printhead adjustment. If Rep.P.head Print is Off, perform Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) yourself. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 Series Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. • For safety, keep the Maintenance Cartridge out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it. Ink may leak out.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 Series Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Consumables and Maintenance • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 Maintenance Cartridge 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl.
iPF770 Series Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 3 Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Consumables and Maintenance 2 • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level Important during removal and storage.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 Series • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Also, Important seal the zipper thoroughly. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Put the used Maintenance Cartridge in the plastic bag of the new cartridge, and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations. Note Consumables and Maintenance 6 Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in.
iPF770 Series Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...................................................................................................................... 39 Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................. 41 Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 2 iPF770 Series If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. b c a Consumables and Maintenance c Cleaning the Printer • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Note 3 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it.
iPF770 Series Cleaning the Printhead • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract Important dust and affect the printing quality. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. b a Consumables and Maintenance Note 4 Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves.
Cleaning the Printhead iPF770 Series • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Important Ink may leak or an error may occur. • If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice.
iPF770 Series Control Panel Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 43 Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................................... 45 Menu Structure .....................................................................................................
Control Panel iPF770 Series e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. f Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions with Navigate.") ➔ User's Guide g Arrow buttons • ◀ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit.
Menu Operations iPF770 Series Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings." ➔ User's Guide • When the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem.
Menu Operations iPF770 Series • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu. • Lower menus are available if is displayed at left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button.
iPF770 Series Menu Operations Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.
Menu Structure iPF770 Series Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔ User's Guide Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
iPF770 Series Menu Structure First Level Paper Details Keep Paper Type Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off* | On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.
Menu Structure iPF770 Series Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Test Print Adjust Printer Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Nozzle Check | Status Print | Interface Print | GL2 Set Print | Paper Details | Print Job Log | Menu Map | Color Palette Head Posi. Auto(Standard) | Auto(Advanced) | Manual(*1) Adj. Head Inc. Adj.
iPF770 Series First Level Menu Structure Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Palette B Sixth Level (Select the pen number) Factory (Select the pen number) All Palette | Palette A | Palette B Smoothing (Specify the values of Width, Color, and Line Attributes ) (Indicates Width, Color, and Line Attributes ) Reset Palette Software* | Smooth ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines Warning Off* | On PageSizeProcess1 PageSizeProcess2 Off* | On Off | On* Off* | On Off* | On EOP Timer(*7)
Menu Structure First Level iPF770 Series Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level DNS Host Name(*8) DNS Domain Name(*8) Ethernet Driver(*7) Printer Parts Auto Detect(*7) Comm.
iPF770 Series First Level Menu Structure Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Use RemoOn* | Off teUI(*7) Reset PaprSetngs(*7) Show Job Log(*7) Prep.MovePrinter Admin. Menu(*7) Off | On* Change (The screen for setting the password is displayed) Password(*8) Init.Admin.Pswd(*8) Adj. Fine Feed(*11)(*12) Printer Info(*11) Paper Info Ink Info System Info Error Log Use Situation Tot.
Front iPF770 Series Printer parts Front ............................................................................................................................................................... 54 Side ................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Top Cover (Inside) .......................................................................................................................
Side iPF770 Series l Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m Ejection Guide Supports output paper. n Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (See "Top Cover (Inside).") ➔ P.56 o Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. p Stand A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. (See "Stand.
Top Cover (Inside) iPF770 Series a Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. d Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends. Grasp these parts on the left and right sides also when moving the printer with the stand attached.
Roll Cover (Inside) iPF770 Series f Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. g Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. Roll Cover (Inside) c d d c Printer Parts a b Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder.
Carriage iPF770 Series Carriage d a Printer Parts c b a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. Printer parts b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
iPF770 Series Ink Tank Cover (Inside) c Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function has been released. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is no ink left. d Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF770 Series Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................... 60 Reinstalling the Printer ...................................................................................................................................
iPF770 Series 4 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Prep.MovePrinter, and then press the OK button. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge. Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except when the message for replacing it is displayed. Important If you remove the Maintenance Cartridge while ink is being drawn out, the ink may leak out.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing Important up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge.
iPF770 Series 7 Reinstalling the Printer When the processing is complete, "Completed! Turn Power Off!!" is displayed. Press the Power button to turn the power off. Pack the printer 1 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and Important Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Printer Relocation 2 transfer it in that state.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF770 Series Assemble the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide, assemble the Stand. Printer Relocation • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself Caution poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters. Attempting to move the stand when the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury or damage to the location site.
iPF770 Series Reinstalling the Printer Install the printer 1 Mount the printer on the assembled Stand and tighten the screws firmly. Caution • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carry- printer on the Stand while the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury. Preparing to Transfer the Printer ing Handles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer.
Reinstalling the Printer 3 4 iPF770 Series Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the right side of the printer. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 7 Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.
iPF770 Series 8 9 Reinstalling the Printer Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.14 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (See "Installing the Software (Windows).") ➔ P.68 (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS).") ➔ P.70 Important reinstall the printer. In this case, be sure to reconfigure the printer's IP address.
Installing the Software iPF770 Series Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (TCP/IP) connections. The driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. Follow these steps to install the software.
iPF770 Series Installing the Software • For USB connections, when the dialog box at Important 4 right is displayed, make sure the printer is on and connect the printer and computer with the USB cable. On the Finish window, select Restart my computer now and click Restart. Software settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Installing the Software iPF770 Series Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS) Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (Bonjour or IP) connections. Follow these steps to install the software. Installing the software • When the printer is used over a network, the printer's IP address may be changed if you reinstall the printer.
iPF770 Series 4 Installing the Software After installation, click Exit.
Print Preview iPF770 Series Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview .................................................................................................................................................. 72 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) .................................................................................................. 74 Borderless Printing .........................................................................................................................
iPF770 Series Print Preview Configuring Settings in Mac OS 1. 2. Access the Main pane. 3. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Select the Print Preview check box.
Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) iPF770 Series Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. When you print an original that is in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it fits within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
iPF770 Series Borderless Printing Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Borderless printing is only available with rolls. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. 4. 5. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Large-Format Printing iPF770 Series Large-Format Printing You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals in banner formats on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). Configuring Settings in Windows Software Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the Page Setup sheet. 5.
iPF770 Series Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. Access the Page Setup sheet. 3. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling. 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the Page Setup pane. Click the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Width list.
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF770 Series Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced). Auto(Standard) will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
iPF770 Series 2 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button.
Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method iPF770 Series Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method .............................................................................................. 80 Adjusting Line Length .................................................................................................................................... 81 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set in Adj. Priority. Adjust Adj.
iPF770 Series 7 Adjusting Line Length Press ▲ or ▼ to select Automatic, Print Quality, or Print Length, and then press the OK button. Adjusting Line Length To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings. • AdjustmentPrint After a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing.
Adjusting Line Length iPF770 Series 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy.
iPF770 Series Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ......................................................................................................................... 83 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................................................................................................................. 86 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...................................................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF770 Series 3 Push the Release Lever back. 4 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Troubleshooting Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
iPF770 Series Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 3. Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. b a Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF770 Series • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 5 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Push the Release Lever back.
iPF770 Series 2 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Important 2. Close the Top Cover. Problems Regarding Paper 3. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Troubleshooting • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF770 Series • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. b a Troubleshooting • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
iPF770 Series 3 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 2 Push the Release Lever back. 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Problems Regarding Paper Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 4 iPF770 Series Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. a 5 Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 6 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 4 and 5. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 8 Pull the Release Lever forward.
Cannot load sheets iPF770 Series Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. Paper is not cut neatly Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper. Paper rises by the ends of the cut position before it is cut. Reload the paper correctly. You are using paper that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit.
Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected iPF770 Series Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected Cause Although sheets are selected as the paper source, a roll was advanced. Corrective Action After roll ejection stops, follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. 2. Push the Release Lever back. 3. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. At this time, ensure that both ends of the roll are rewound evenly. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. 5. Open the Roll Cover.
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF770 Series Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up .................................................................................. 93 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ............................................................................... 93 Ink Filling.. is displayed .................................................................................................................
An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF770 Series The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ....................................................................................... 94 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper .....................................................................................................
iPF770 Series Printing is faint Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ............................................................................................................................................... 95 Paper rubs against the Printhead .................................................................................................................. 96 The edges of the paper are dirty ..............................................................................................
Paper rubs against the Printhead iPF770 Series Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.14 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.20 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2.
The surface of the paper is dirty iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action The Printhead is set too low in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Automatic. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔ User's Guide You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. For paper-based media such as Heavyweight Coated Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu.
Banding in different colors occurs iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Adjust the settings of the color management software, referring to the software documentation as needed. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ User's Guide Application Color Matching Priority is set to Off in the Windows printer driver.
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔ User's Guide Printed colors may be uneven if you set the Print Quality too low. Color may be uneven between dark and light image areas. Select Unidirectional Printing in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing.
The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause iPF770 Series Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.14 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.20 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2.
iPF770 Series Lines are misaligned Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.
Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF770 Series Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ................................................................................................... 102 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ............................................................................................................. 102 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ...............................................................................................
iPF770 Series The computer does not recognize the printer Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer ............................................................................................. 103 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ............................................................................................................... 103 The computer does not recognize the printer Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Use USB or Use Ethernet is set to Off.
Removing Installed Printer Drivers 1 iPF770 Series From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF770 Series HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ........................................................................................................... 105 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. ................................................................................ 105 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ..............................................................................
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified iPF770 Series HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source application, is incorrect. In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On. (See "Menu Settings.
The printer does not go on iPF770 Series Other problems The printer does not go on ........................................................................................................................... 107 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound .......................................................................................................... 107 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ..................................................
Ink Level Detection iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu is executed frequently. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible.
iPF770 Series 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Other problems A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
Ink Level Detection 9 10 iPF770 Series A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
Paper mismatch iPF770 Series Error Message Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ........................................................................................................................................... 111 MediaType Mismatch ................................................................................................................................... 111 The paper is too small. ........................................................................................................
The paper is too small. iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. 2. Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") ➔ User's Guide (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔ User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
iPF770 Series PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.17 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") ➔ User's Guide The loaded paper is too small. 2. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches wide or larger. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.12 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.14 The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "Remove paper and check pap.
Insufficient paper for job iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. 3. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred.
Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Cut Sheet, press the OK button, and remove the sheet.
Paper jam iPF770 Series Cause A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. Corrective Action (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.17 (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔ User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. For roll paper, cut the paper on the upper side of the {Paper Feed Slot. 1.
iPF770 Series Paper not aligned with right guide. Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the guide on the right side. Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. 2. 3. 4. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet. Pull the Release Lever forward. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. 1.
End of paper feed. iPF770 Series Cause In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the limit position that can be advanced. Canceling manual advancing. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") ➔ User's Guide Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back.
iPF770 Series Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fix Paper Position and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink grooves for borderless printing. Insert the roll firmly until it touches the flange of the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.12 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print With Border, and then press the OK button to continue printing.
Ink insufficient. iPF770 Series Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ............................................................................................................................................. 120 No ink left. .................................................................................................................................................... 120 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ..................................................
Close Ink Tank Cover iPF770 Series Close Ink Tank Cover Cause Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover. The Ink Tank Cover is open. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔ User's Guide Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.
Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF770 Series Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................. 123 Borderless printng not possible. .................................................................................................................. 118 Cannot adjust paper feed. ...............................................................................................
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF770 Series Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................. 123 Wrong printhead. ......................................................................................................................................... 123 Printhead error ...............................................................................................................
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.29 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.
Insert the maintenance cartridge. iPF770 Series Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................ 125 Wrong maintenance cartridge. .................................................................................................................... 125 Maint. cart. The level is low ......................................................................................
This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF770 Series Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. .................................................................................... 126 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ................................................................... 126 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range. ................................................................................................
GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) iPF770 Series Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ........................................................................................................ 127 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ................................................................................... 127 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ............................................................... 127 Top cover is open. .............
Top cover is open. iPF770 Series Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2) Cause Corrective Action The ink tank is not installed correctly. Turn off the power, remove and then reinstall all of the ink tanks, and then turn on the power. If the same message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.24 Top cover is open.
iPF770 Series Error Messages Borderless printng not possible. .................................................................................................................. 118 Cannot adjust paper feed. ........................................................................................................................... 122 Cannot adjust printhead. .............................................................................................................................
iPF770 Series Sheet printing is selected. ........................................................................................................................... 115 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. ........................................................................................... 121 The paper is too small. ................................................................................................................................. 112 The paper is too small. .................
Index A Adjust Length ........................................................ 80, 81 Adjust Printer .............................................................. 80 Adobe RGB .................................................................. 5 C CAD .......................................................................... 81 Cleaning ................................................. 3, 29, 39, 41, 57 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................................ 86 Cutting Mode ...................
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